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Thanks u guys!!!! I just hope next time I can say no....lol:)

Is it ok to eat homeade chili with ground turkey if Iput it in the choppe/blender before I eat it??

@lapband newbie, today is day 11

I went to McDonalds last night with my hubby and our four kids for dinner since we had to go to my oldest kids open house at school. I was feeling slightly worried that I would see them eating their burgers, nuggets and fries and it would make me sad. I ordered an unsweetened tea and a fruit and yogurt parfait. I didn't eat the blueberries and mushed the heck out of the strawberries. I know that the yogurt isn't fat free or anything but I felt so proud if myself that I was completely ok with what I was eating and did not even contemplate trying to mush up a French fry in my mouth to eat one. I took my time and finished my yogurt at the same time as everyone else was finishing their food. I left with my unsweetened tea in my hand and felt so proud of myself. I am only 11days out but to me that was a big accomplishment. One thing I was afraid of is going out to eat and not being able to eat what the rest of my family was eating and feeling left out. I'm so happy I didn't feel this way even with my husband sitting right in front of me eating a double quarter pounder and fries lol. It's the small things like this that will keep me happy and motivated to reach my goal....I am so happy I found this place to share these things with with people who understand these small things. You guys rock!!!!

I accidentally put this post in the wrong spot earlier..so, here it is again lol

I went to McDonalds last night with my hubby and our four kids for dinner since we had to go to my oldest kids open house at school. I was feeling slightly worried that I would see them eating their burgers, nuggets and fries and it would make me sad. I ordered an unsweetened tea and a fruit and yogurt parfait. I didn't eat the blueberries and mushed the heck out of the strawberries. I know that the yogurt isn't fat free or anything but I felt so proud if myself that I was completely ok with what I was eating and did not even contemplate trying to mush up a French fry in my mouth to eat one. I took my time and finished my yogurt at the same time as everyone else was finishing their food. I left with my unsweetened tea in my hand and felt so proud of myself. I am only 11days out but to me that was a big accomplishment. One thing I was afraid of is going out to eat and not being able to eat what the rest of my family was eating and feeling left out. I'm so happy I didn't feel this way even with my husband sitting right in front of me eating a double quarter pounder and fries lol. It's the small things like this that will keep me happy and motivated to reach my goal....I am so happy I found this place to share these things with with people who understand these small things. You guys rock!!!!

I had my first BM on day 3 and it was small but I felt like it was a victory when it came out lol. After that, it was soft but back to normal as in the time of day and stuff. Mine always come at the same time of day. Now, I'm 11days post-op and they r back to normal. That r smaller but normal. Your incisions look great!!! My tummy is still a bruised but I saw my surgeon yesterday and he says that look good Nd it's normal

I have a HUGE bruise UNDER one of my incision sites. I was worried about it because it's not in direct contact with any of them but I saw my surgeon today and he said it was normal and everything looked good

Can u guys give me any ideas for some quick mushies that r also tasty? At this point prob anything would b tasty lol...but I don't have many ideas except for oatmeal, refried Beans (which I love) and mashed potatoes. Any suggestions...please

My dr gave me the all clear for mushies and said I could start solids next week. Is oatmeal ok as long as I make it watery???? They give me a nutrition packet but no specifics. I would b grateful for any advice....please and thanks

Appt went good!!! I can start solids next week!!! Im so excited!!!! Until then, it's mushies...so excited to b done with liquids only!!! WHOO HOO!!! Lol

Well, it's been almost ten days. My first post-op/wound check is bright and early in the morning. I hope I get cleared to "eat" something other than thick liquid cuz I'm hungry lol

Thanks!!! It's a long answer but a great one!!! Lots of good info

Thanks so much!!! It was along answer but a GREAT one!!! Lots of great info

Thanks so much!!! It was along answer but a GREAT one!!! Lots of great info

I got banded last Monday on the 19th and after about 5 days I was good. Now I feel pretty normal except the eating part. The port site on the inside is still a little sore at times and I take a half a dose of my pain meds occaisionally but for the most part I feel great

I am not in solids yet but I was wondering, how long after u swallow a food do u know if it's stuck or not? May sound like a dumb question but it just popped in my head lol

I am one week post op and I had that same pain in my chest for a few days after....it will get better ...congrats and I hope u feel better soon

I had that feeling for a couple days and I am still in thick liquids...it could b "silent reflux".....makes u feel like u have mucus in your throat? Like gagging? I am pretty sure I have it because I had Tomato Soup a couple times before it happened to me and the acid in the Soup could've made it act up. I don't know if that's what u have but it's an idea...hope it helps and gets better soon

I don't expect it to stay this way either...I am done trying to find a quick fix for weight loss because it never stays off. I will b just fine with 1-2 lbs a week most weeks. I just want to be happy and healthy I hope the band is the way to do this. I was on WW before my surgery and lost 16lbs in like 3 months so I hope doing that will have disciplined me enough to b successful with the band. I have faith in myself and I really love this site!!!! I am a military spouse and a mother of four and we haven't been where we live for long so I don't know anyone here and this site helps me have someone to talk to about band issues...glad I found it

I never heard back from my NUT about the Vitamins and it's been six days and I was told a week so I already had bought the chewable a and took one today. They taste nasty but I feel like I need them so I will handle the nasty taste

I had my lap band surgery on the 19th and it was pretty rough for me the first few days but I am feeling almost normal now..except for the food intake. I found that drinking lots of Water and Protein Shakes is really helping. sleep too. I couldn't sleep the first few night because I couldn't get comfortable and we all know when u don't sleep, it makes everything worse. Luckily I had some sleep aids I got oked with my surgeon and this have helped a lot. Hope u feel better soon and u wi b in my thoughts

I am one week out and I haven't questioned my decision yet but I have been saying to myself that I hope all this liquid food and feeling like I NEED to have something at least semi solid to eat is gonna b worth it. I know it will all b worth it once I am all healed and am able to eat solids again it will b, I hope. I don't want to eat things like sweets and cheeseburger....at this point, I would b ecstatic to have some chicken and veggies lol. Junk food was never my problem...guess it was my portion sizes so I hope this helps me....best of luck to u...u will b in my thoughts

That's awesome!!!! I am six days post op and have lost 11lbs and I hope to b at -25 when I'm a month out!!!! U r amazing!!! Keep going

I was just curious at how much u guys lost the first post op week.....I started at 257 and I an six days pot op and have lost 11lbs already! Don't get me wrong it's GREAT!!! I did not have a pre op diet to follow....I know it will slow down soon. Is this an average post op weight loss???

Oh that sounds good!! I like spaghetti squash too and have used that in the past for a noodle substitute and that's really good too!! Will have to try the zucchini tho